Fantasy

"Fantasy can get away with hand-waving how the magic works, but sci-fi usually can't."

https://collider.com/sci-fi-book-series-best-lore/

Reacher

"The fourth season of Reacher muscled its way back to the top of the streaming charts."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-ratings-aug-10-16-2026-1236696967/

Tom Felton

"Every night on Broadway, Tom Felton walks on stage to a roar from the audience."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0zv4j24zgo

NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY

"On September 12, National Video Games Day celebrates all the ways we enjoy a good video game challenge."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-video-games-day-september-12

Spider-Man Brand New Day

"After six weeks with Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the top of the domestic box office, Practical Magic 2 looks to conjure up a victory."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/practical-magic-2-spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-1236697368/

Emmy Awards

"NBC and the Television Academy have announced the first group of presenters who will join host Mariska Hargitay on stage at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/emmy-presenters-2026-charlies-angels-buffy-reunions-zendaya-1237072654/

Taylor Sheridan

"2026 has been a stellar year for Taylor Sheridan so far, who has expanded the Yellowstone universe via his producing efforts on shows like Marshals and Dutton Ranch."

https://collider.com/taylor-sheridan-landman-season-3-cast-michael-kelly-lioness/

Point Break

"Keanu Reeves' iconic action flick Point Break is getting a sequel. However, the franchise is returning in a different format this time."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/point-break-keanu-reeves-action-202512618.html

Reacher

"The fourth season of Reacher muscled its way back to the top of the streaming charts."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-ratings-aug-10-16-2026-1236696967/

Hawaii Five O

"A movie version of the police procedural “Hawaii Five-O” is in the works at Paramount."

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hawaii-five-o-movie-spider-man-brand-new-day-director-destin-daniel-cretton-1236857512/

Marcia Gay Harden

"Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock) is starring with Jurassic World: Dominion and The Drama star Mamoudou Athie in thriller Hystoria, which has recently wrapped."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/marcia-gay-harden-mamoudou-athie-wrap-thriller-hystoria-1237073442/

Avengers: Doomsday

"Shown below is the new Avengers: Doomsday - Victor Von Doom 1/6th scale collectible figure from Hot Toys. Stay tuned for more details!"

https://marvelousnews.com/302-39120

Anthony Hopkins

"Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is set to star in 2048, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film from director Timothy Woodward Jr."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/anthony-hopkins-post-apocalyptic-sci-fi-2048-tiff-market-1237073285/

Stargate

 

"Earlier this year, Amazon broke the hearts of Stargate fans everywhere by scrapping a planned revival series."

https://www.cbr.com/stargate-fan-campaign-save-amazon-series-update/?utm_source=CBR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202609091414&category=email_newsletter&type=click&typeValue=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&isEvent=1

South Park

"South Park is no more. In a historic first, the hit animated comedy is being renamed South America for its upcoming 29th season."

https://www.cbr.com/south-park-season-29-name-change/?utm_source=CBR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202609091414&category=email_newsletter&type=click&typeValue=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&isEvent=1

Keanu Reeves

"Forget John Wick; there's a new action hero for Keanu Reeves to make his own."

https://www.cbr.com/keanu-reeves-next-action-thriller-kill-current/?utm_source=CBR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202609091414&category=email_newsletter&type=click&typeValue=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&isEvent=1

Treasure Island

"Shiver me timbers! Here’s a first look at Paramount+‘s upcoming pirate drama Treasure Island."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/treasure-island-first-look-paramount-mgm-1237070795/

Spider-Noir

"Spider-Noir took home five wins at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards over the weekend after its cancellation."

https://people.com/emmys-2026-spider-noir-wins-days-after-canceled-12110295?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Star Trek Premieres

1966 - Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode (The Man Trap) on t.v.

Blondie and Dagwood Comics

1930 - The comic strip Blondie makes its first appearance.

Guillermo del Toro's films

"Few filmmakers are as closely associated with modern fantasy as Guillermo del Toro. From Pan's Labyrinth to The Shape of Water, his movies repeatedly find beauty in monsters and darkness inside fairy tales. Even at their strangest, his stories are grounded by characters whose emotions feel completely recognizable."

https://screenrant.com/fantasy-movies-need-to-watch-guillermo-del-toro/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202609071300&utm_source=SR-NL&category=email_newsletter&type=click&typeValue=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&isEvent=1

Ink

"Just days after debuting at the Venice International Film Festival, Netflix's new biopic Ink is receiving very strong reviews from critics."

https://screenrant.com/netflix-ink-rotten-tomatoes-score-debut-venice/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202609071300&utm_source=SR-NL&category=email_newsletter&type=click&typeValue=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&isEvent=1

Spider-Noir

"Just two days after being canceled (in a classic Friday news dump) by Prime Video, Spider-Noir won five Emmy Awards for cinematography, sound editing, stunt coordination, title design, and visual effects at Sunday's Creative Arts ceremony."

https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/spider-noir-wins-emmys-after-being-canceled/

Tom Hanks

"It's official: Tom Hanks has been replaced as the beloved fictional professor Robet Langdon in the latest adaptation of the acclaimed Dan Brown book series."

https://movieweb.com/secret-of-secrets-robert-langdon-first-look-netflix/

Saturday Night Live

"Even decades in the spotlight can’t prepare a celebrity for seeing themselves skewered on Saturday Night Live."

https://ew.com/celebrities-who-didnt-like-snl-impressions-12075305?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25851388-20260905&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=090526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Rebecca Yarros

"Rebecca Yarros has been writing romance novels for more than a decade now, but it's her popular romantasy series that has truly caught fire."

https://www.ign.com/articles/fourth-wing-books-in-order-empyrean-series-timeline

NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY

"National Read a Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. On August 9th, we all celebrated National Book Lovers Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-read-a-book-day-september-6

Magic

"Magic is intrinsically one of the most important parts of any fantasy novel. Whether it’s spell-slinging sorcerers upending reality with a few words or studious mages quietly changing fate with words from an ancient tome, delivering a satisfying magic system can be make-or-break for a fantasy book series."

https://screenrant.com/best-fantasy-book-magic-systems/

Mythological Life

"Disney is bringing more of Rick Riordan‘s expansive mythological universe to life. A live-action series adaptation of The Kane Chronicles is currently in development at Disney+."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/kane-chronicles-series-development-disney-plus-rick-riordan-1237066163/

HBOs Harry Potter

"HBO has unveiled a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone, which begins with Harry (Dominic McLaughlin), Ron (Alastair Stout) and Hermione (Arabella Stanton) arriving for the sorting ceremony, where they are welcomed by super enthusiastic Dumbledore “to a new year at Hogwarts.”"

https://deadline.com/2026/09/harry-potter-trailer-dumbledore-snape-hbo-1237065599/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Media Deaths

"The marquees for all 41 Broadway theatres will be dimmed simultaneously at 6:45 PM ET for one minute September 8 to honor late artists and industry members Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Gina Ferrall, Josh Grisetti, Jeff Hamlin, Glen Hansard, Louise Lasser, Anna Louizos, Seth Marquette, Dolly Parton, Anne Russell, James Walsh, and Harold Wheeler."

https://playbill.com/article/broadway-marquees-will-dim-for-dolly-parton-tim-curry-josh-grisetti-anna-louizos-harold-wheeler-more

Mobland

"It’s official: Paramount+ has renewed MobLand for a third season ahead of crime drama’s Season 2 premiere on Sept. 18."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/mobland-renewed-season-3-tom-hardy-mirren-brosnan-1237066505/

George Clooney

"George Clooney attended last year’s Venice Film Festival with “Jay Kelly,” a comedic drama in which he portrayed an aging A-lister who travels to Italy to receive a life achievement award."

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/george-clooney-defends-mark-ruffalo-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236848168/

Fourth Wing

"Before Prime Video brings Rebecca Yarros's breakout hit to life, Fourth Wing is returning in an entirely new way."

https://www.cbr.com/fourth-wing-graphic-novel-volume-one-release-date-confirmed/

British acting Royalty

"Alex Kingston, Iain Glen and Sean Pertwee are among the British acting royalty cast opposite Ray Winstone in Prime Video‘s upcoming comedy-action series Danger Money."

https://deadline.com/2026/09/danger-money-casting-alex-kingston-iain-glen-sean-pertwee-1237064045/

New World Adventures

"Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please!"

https://www.newinbooks.com/new-science-fiction-and-fantasy-books-september-1-2/

Bookworm

"For a bookworm, there's nothing quite like a truly great book that gets great right as things kick off."

https://collider.com/perfect-books-masterpieces-first-10-pages/

New Dectective Series

"The hit detective series, Bookish, is back on our screens with its anticipated second season – and it's perfect for fans of classic murder mysteries and Agatha Christie stories."

https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/921035/excellent-period-drama-bookish-perfect-for-agatha-christie-fans/

"Days of Thunder"

"Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively."

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/anne-hathaway-tom-cruise-days-of-thunder-sequel-1236839347/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Hugo Awards

"On Sunday, the 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention."

https://reactormag.com/2026-hugo-awards-winners/

Post Apocalypse Films

"Post-apocalyptic films, despite the global scale of their premise, work best as introspective reflections on humanity, exploring all the strengths and flaws that come with the mortal experience."

https://collider.com/z-for-zachariah-margot-robbie-chris-pine-chiwetel-ejiofor/

Rivera and Dorsey's son

"Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey’s son is following in his parents’ footsteps."

https://people.com/naya-rivera-son-josey-books-first-movie-role-alongside-dad-ryan-dorsey-12073211

Lord of The Rings standard

"J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings set the gold standard for fantasy worldbuilding, introducing readers to his mythic Middle-earth and its hordes of elves and hobbits."

https://www.cbr.com/fantasy-book-series-that-rival-lord-of-the-rings-list/

Genesis Rodriguez

"Genesis Rodriguez had a number of high-profile roles to her name before starring as Captain Josephina "Josie" Carrillo on Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ series "Lioness.""

Read More: https://www.tvline.com/2246566/captain-josephina-carrillo-lioness-actress-genesis-rodriguez/

Mourning of Dolly Parton

"This week, the world mourns the loss of beloved country music icon, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton. She was 80 years old."

https://ew.com/dolly-parton-and-carl-dean-inside-their-60-year-love-story-12068031?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25714447-20260829&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Books on Extraterrestrial Life

"Does extraterrestrial life exist? Well, the universe is impossibly vast and the great majority of it is unexplored, so the odds are good. But we have yet to actually see any proof."

https://www.makeuseof.com/6-sci-fi-novels-first-contact-3-body-problem-lovecraft/

Murder Mystery

"Who doesn't love a good (murder) mystery? As the summer winds down and the cooler seasons stumble in, nothing beats a good book with a riveting, page-turning conspiracy."

https://collider.com/essential-detective-books-beginners/

Grey's Anatomy cast

"Ellen Pompeo is putting on her scrubs again, as the Grey's Anatomy favourite has been cast as another medical professional in a brand-new drama."

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/not-a-sound-ellen-pompeo-newsupdate/

Fuller House

"Does the Tanner family have room for one more round of television?"

https://ew.com/candace-cameron-bure-wants-full-house-third-installment-12072451

Fantasy Genre

"The fantasy genre has always been pretty popular in the world of literature, and saw a major surge in the 1980s and '90s with the rise of tabletop RPGs."

https://collider.com/best-fantasy-books-last-20-years-ranked/

Studiocanel

"Studiocanal has launched Studiocanal Classics, a new worldwide catalogue label, drawing on a library of more than 18,000 titles the company describes as the largest outside the U.S."

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/terminator-2-manhunter-jacques-tati-studiocanal-classics-1236844897/

Dolly's final appearance

"Dolly Parton’s final public appearance came two months before her Aug. 25 death."

https://ew.com/dolly-parton-made-final-appearance-2-months-before-death-12067929?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25608935-20260825&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Project Hail Mary and other books

"Just as Andy Weir's original "Project Hail Mary" novel took the world by storm upon its publication in 2021 (becoming a Hugo Award finalist and appearing on the New York Times' best-sellers list for more than a year), the film adaptation of his book remains one of the biggest cinematic success stories of 2026."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/2242826/best-non-sci-fi-books-like-project-hail-mary-andy-weir/

Reba on Dolly Parton

"Reba McEntire shared a touching tribute to her “buddy” Dolly Parton shortly after death on Tuesday."

https://ew.com/reba-mcentire-pays-tribute-dolly-parton-12067934?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25608935-20260825&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Agatha Chritie

"Agatha Christie remains the Queen of Crime, and many of her popular novels are still getting movie and TV adaptations decades later."

https://www.cbr.com/bbc-britbox-agatha-christies-hercule-first-poirot-case-confirmed/

Halloween

"While the franchise’s future on the big screen remains unclear following the conclusion of the Blumhouse/David Gordon Green trilogy — Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022) — a television reboot at Miramax is reportedly in development."https://insidethemagic.net/2026/08/new-halloween-series-confirmed-for-november-reimagines-1978-film-from-michael-myers-point-of-view-dr1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Movie+%26+Entertainment+2026-08-26&utm_term=Movie+%26+Entertainment

Lucy Ball

"It’s probably only fitting that the Television Academy‘s first-ever “Legacy Award” will recognize the series that has probably had the most profound impact of any TV program on the medium: “I Love Lucy.”"https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/i-love-lucy-television-academy-legacy-award-emmys-1236842108/

Andy Weir

"Andy Weir is back in space!"

https://people.com/project-hail-mary-andy-weir-sci-fi-audiobook-starring-anthony-mackie-and-john-leguizamo-12067639

Dolly Parton

"Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter and actor, after her death aged 80."https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-death-celebrity-reactions

TV shows

"Every week, ScreenCrush gives you what you need to know about the week’s best new streaming TV shows."

Read More: The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week | https://screencrush.com/new-tv-streaming-this-week-082426/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monday%20-%20Reel%20Time&utm_id=01M0TTBGE5TCBZPCHGX30GJX1J&utm_term=campaign&utm_content=Read%20More&_kx=PiTwW_Mn2xeU4iUqxw4dzS-BSF7KwCahklHA9uPTBCg.WhwnvV&utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Books

"Most readers may know Nugh Howley from his novels "Wool," "Shift," and "Dust," which have collectively been adapted into the hit sci-fi Apple TV series "Silo," currently in its third season."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/2240493/silo-hugh-howey-beacon-23-sci-fi-series/

FIND YOUR INNER NERD DAY

"August 23 is Find Your Inner Nerd Day on the National Day Calendar, and we are sending out an SOS for all inner nerds today!"

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/find-your-inner-nerd-day-august-23

Reading

"Reading is a great gift that has the power to open portals in the mind."

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/9-fantasy-books-teens-tweens-124000514.html

Hercule Poirot

"A new Hercule Poirot has made his debut."

https://screenrant.com/hercule-series-edward-bluemel-first-image/

2 Broke Girls

"After a six-season run on CBS, the hit comedy series 2 Broke Girls was unexpectedly canceled in 2017."https://www.cbr.com/2-broke-girls-reunion-shifting-gears-season-3/?utm_source=CBR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CBR-202608191313&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

NATIONAL RADIO DAY

"On August 20, National Radio Day recognizes the great invention of the radio."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-radio-day-august-20

Alan Ritchson

"Alan Ritchson first appeared as Aquaman on Smallville, and now he's one of the biggest action stars in the world."

https://movieweb.com/playdate-streaming-hit-prime-video-august-2026/

Disney Fan Event

"D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a lot of surprises and first looks of what the entertainment company is preparing in the following months and years."

https://deadline.com/lists/everything-announced-d23-2026-disney-fan-event/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sabrina

"It’s been a while since we’ve run a proper comic book review on IGN, but that’s something I’m hoping to change in the months ahead."

https://www.ign.com/articles/archie-comics-reboot-oni-press-review-sabrina

Stephen King

"Stephen King has had plenty of chances to make his mark on television, with very mixed results."

https://www.cbr.com/it-welcome-to-derry-best-stephen-king-tv-adaptation/

Best Fantasy Books in 2026

"If you’re looking for the best fantasy books to curl up with as the weather gets colder, this Fall is going to make choosing what to read next unusually difficult."

https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/books/best-fantasy-books-of-fall-2026-from-yarros-maas-sanderson-more

Alden Ehrenreich

"Following his first Tony win earlier this summer, Alden Ehrenreich has zeroed in on his next big movie role and it’s a high-profile project."

https://deadline.com/2026/08/miami-vice-85-alden-ehrenreich-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-1237031997/

Climate activism novel

"A novel about rewilding and climate activism in Britain has been named this year’s winner of the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction."

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/12/ej-swift-wins-the-2026-arthur-c-clarke-award-for-science-fiction

Brandon Sanderson

"Being prolific has not really proven to be a problem for Brandon Sanderson."

https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/books/brandon-sanderson-new-novel-what-to-know-about-fires-of-december

Project Hail Mary

"Project Hail Mary has officially made the jump from the big screen to home viewing."

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/project-hail-mary-arrives-blu-173653452.html

Murders in the Building

"It’s only murders in the building and mostly actors who have played Doctor Who‘s title character in the upcoming sixth season of Hulu‘s murder mystery comedy."

https://deadline.com/2026/08/only-murders-in-the-building-peter-capaldi-season-6-cast-1237032444/

Historical adventure

"When done right, historical adventure can be one of the most enjoyable subgenres."

https://collider.com/best-historical-adventure-books-all-time-ranked/

Rosario Dawson

"Rosario Dawson had a cameo in Spider-Man: Brand New Day "cut out", much to her mom's disappointment."

https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/rosario-dawson-cut-spider-man-180000020.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=YW5kcm9pZC1hcHA6Ly9jb20uZ29vZ2xlLmFuZHJvaWQuZ29vZ2xlcXVpY2tzZWFyY2hib3gv&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAYmjzVXSavVZyEB8ZiWLI-LIomQskSCx7Kkpd8Gp4Ut2WFo69Mo2WhTNIvEVztmvNcKYA5OkONn2S_aMQRH62X8EGwA6cibuz1Jg2Gxz9ypDgpnyK3f7sDR2LeIRic69oUIdhSIqgSchZSM50dfAdxfFFbn2ls8iPXohYOKo_au

Best New Streaming Shows

"Every week, ScreenCrush gives you what you need to know about the week’s best new streaming TV shows. If you’re in the market for a new series to stream, or you need a last-minute binge, or you are just trying to keep tabs on the latest seasons of old favorites, we have got you covered."

Read More: The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week | https://screencrush.com/new-tv-streaming-this-week-081726/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monday%20-%20Reel%20Time&utm_id=01M08QVSHD3Z1E5Y2T9DRZ0R8F&utm_term=campaign&utm_content=The%20Best%20New%20Shows%20on%20TV%20and%20Streaming%20This%20Week&_kx=PiTwW_Mn2xeU4iUqxw4dzS-BSF7KwCahklHA9uPTBCg.WhwnvV&utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Project Hail Mary

"Keeping this short since there are so many reviews of this book out there."

https://cannonballread.com/2026/08/project-hail-mary-classic/

Fantasy Villians

"The fantasy genre has spawned some of literature's most memorable villains."https://www.cbr.com/strongest-fantasy-book-villains-list/

Stepen King

"Stephen King has had plenty of chances to make his mark on television, with very mixed results."

https://www.cbr.com/it-welcome-to-derry-best-stephen-king-tv-adaptation/

Streaming

"I love streaming services. I see them as an affordable way to watch movies, and when those movies rotate away, I can stream something new."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/5-movies-good-bought-them-124513673.html"No one is ever going to accuse The X-Files: I Want to Believe of being the better of the two X-Files films, but time has been fairly kind to this overly maligned 2008 release."https://www.ign.com/articles/the-x-files-i-want-to-believe-vrach-frankenshteyn-review"Amazon and Ridley Scott are teaming up for a new adaptation."https://screenrant.com/amazon-folk-of-the-air-series-adaptation-holly-black/"Hollywood screenwriter Dean Devlin has confirmed his interest in rebooting Doctor Who, as the BBC seeks to find a new production partner."https://www.ign.com/articles/we-certainly-hope-to-have-a-discussion-stargate-independence-day-writer-wants-to-reboot-doctor-who-after-report-claims-he-wants-to-bring-back-david-tennant

Science fiction and fantasy

"Science fiction and fantasy are two of the most popular genres in literature."https://www.cbr.com/best-science-fantasy-books-of-all-time-list/

Science fiction

"Science fiction is easily one of the most popular genres for both movies and television but when it comes to where sci-fi stories truly shine, that would be the small screen."

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/the-best-sci-fi-series-youre-not-watching-is-back-and-its-perfect-for-stargate-fans/

When and Where Cyberpunk Sci-fi was born

"Cyberpunk sci-fi was born in the 1980s, and these are the seven best books in the genre to come out of the decade."

https://screenrant.com/best-1980s-cyberpunk-sci-fi-books/

More August 2026 bests

"A dog’s inspiring journey, an aging film star’s supernatural scare and a star-crossed couple — see PEOPLE’s picks for the best books of August 2026, so far."

https://people.com/peoples-best-books-of-august-2026-12036396

Spider-Man Brand New Day and Odyssey

"A powerful one-two punch from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” has fueled the biggest collective weekend in box office history, with roughly $430 million across all movies in the marketplace."https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/the-odyssey-spiderman-biggest-box-office-weekend-history-1236825132/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Best Science Fiction Books

"There are very few things that a science fiction fan enjoys more than a grand, inventive, well-written sci-fi epic."

https://collider.com/best-sci-fi-epic-books-all-time-ranked/

Most Popular Sub Genre of sci-fi and Fantasy

"Considered one of the most popular sub-genres of fantasy literature, high fantasy remains at the forefront with its vast world-building, moral conflicts, and deep mythologies."

https://www.cbr.com/greatest-high-fantasy-book-trilogies-list/

OC

"Southern California rarely looked as cool as it did on The O.C., Fox’s seminal teen drama that premiered in 2003."

https://ew.com/the-oc-cast-then-and-now-12026147?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25229233-20260808&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080826&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Dystopia are paradoxical

"Sci fi dystopias are often, paradoxically, hopeful: they show oppressive systems, but they also show resistance."

https://fivebooks.com/best-books/dystopian-sci-fi-books-adrian-tchaikovsky/

Empyrean series

"The Empyrean series is about to expand in a surprising new way."

https://screenrant.com/fourth-wing-graphic-novel-2027-release-preorder-available-now/

HBO Max

"There is certainly no shortage of content to stream on HBO Max, but lately, many subscribers have been choosing to revisit the Maze Runner trilogy."

https://www.cbr.com/the-maze-runner-movies-sci-fi-hbo-max-success-august-2026/

Science fiction greats

"The world of science fiction has provided television with some of the greatest stories."

https://collider.com/upcoming-sci-fi-shows-ranked-anticipation/

Jetsons

"Studios rarely break real news in their earnings paperwork, though Warner Bros."

https://movieweb.com/jim-carrey-jetsons-live-action-movie-confirmed/

Alexander Skarsgård

"Alexander Skarsgård is living out a lifelong dream by playing a man made out of wicker — more on that in a second."https://ew.com/alexander-skarsgard-nipples-wicker-trailer-exclusive-12030562?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Space Opera

"The sci-fi space opera genre is expansive with plenty of hidden gems that haven't received the attention they deserve, and these eight obscure books you've probably never heard of are your perfect next read."

https://screenrant.com/best-space-opera-sci-fi-unknown/

Movies give us escape

"Movies give viewers a chance to escape our world and reality, venturing to a newfound place."

https://collider.com/sci-fi-movies-make-you-see-world-differently/

Valeria Luiselli

"Valeria Luiselli is an acclaimed writer of both fiction and nonfiction."

https://interlocutorinterviews.com/valeria-luiselli-interview-beginning-middle-end-knopf-penguin-random-house/